I have owned the VA Strauss, and currently own the Verity Parsifal's. Not that it matters that much to me, but my wife thinks the Parsifal's look better.
I would say the Parsifal's are richer and more vibrant tonally. Their midrange harmonic structure is beyond approach, IMHO. The VA Strauss were a tad more dynamic and powerful. If large orchestral works or rock are what you are looking for, then I would recommend the Mahlers. However, I listen to mostly acoustic jazz, blues, folk, etc, for this type of music I prefer the midrange purity of the Parsifal's.
Cheers,
John
I would say the Parsifal's are richer and more vibrant tonally. Their midrange harmonic structure is beyond approach, IMHO. The VA Strauss were a tad more dynamic and powerful. If large orchestral works or rock are what you are looking for, then I would recommend the Mahlers. However, I listen to mostly acoustic jazz, blues, folk, etc, for this type of music I prefer the midrange purity of the Parsifal's.
Cheers,
John